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I'm not from England or Britain, so tell me something about this guy. I've never seen this guy in action, although I hear good things. Is this guy as good as people say? I looked at his record and nothing on it suggests he's a world beater. How's his chin? Power? Skill? Speed? Stamina? Will this guy have a shot at Hopkins?
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Eastman lost to Joppy but was coming on as the fight went on he just started a liitle slow but if you recall joppy is an ultimate b level fighter, pretty good not great, defensively is horrible, so if eastman couldn't beat joppy then? absolutely no chance against nard. He will not be quicker, stronger, or the more skilled of the two in the ring. Nard will possess physical advantages (hieght, reach, punching power). If Eastman comes and fights as if he thinks he can win... Nard by 7th, 8th round KO something mid to late rounds -
We never actually got to see the first half of the Joppy fight in the UK, only the second.
From what I saw, Eastman may have lost on points (his own post-fight verdict: "I was robbed!") Howard had the thing completely in control. He even offered Joppy two free shots at his chin, mocked Joppy for running for the last round and KD'ed him in the 12th.
For rounds 7-12 I had Howard winning them all - the last round obviously had to be a 10-8 round... so how did Howard lose?
I've seen more than a few HE fights and the only time I've seen him look remotely troubled from a shot was in his last fight. His opponent pulled out late in the day and the only guy they could get in at late notice was a light heavy.
I don't believe in judging by records, as HE just hasn't had an opportunity - how long has he been harranguing Hopkins for a fight now? Two years at least.
Here's two Howard highlights:
In his last fight he went up against a light-heavy.
He offered Joppy two free shots to the jaw and mockingly staggered when he took them.
Actually, a third - Howard getting the crowd on side by looking out of the ring trying to "find" cowardly Joppy.Comment
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Two things: First, I want to get Eastman-Joppy. Second, I want to see Hopkins-Eastman. This sounds pretty interesting.Comment
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I've just been checking and the scorecards were:
Judge Chuck Giampa: 113-113
Robert Watson: 114-112 (Joppy)
Bill Graham: 115-112 (Joppy)
What bugs me is that whenever Howard is mentioned Joppy is always brought up soon after. It should be noted that the crowd widely booed this decision, though it appears I may have got things wrong. According to http://www.boxingtimes.com/analyses/...y_eastman.html (which is a decent read, revealing that Howard was stunned earlier in the fight) Joppy was upright for a standing eight count in the twelfth... however, he had to use his glove to keep him upright in the 8th.Comment
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I do believe Eastman is a world class operator, i just can't see him outboxing Bernard.
The only way he would win imo would be if he fought the fight of his life and 'Nard had an off-night, or even suddenly "got old"Comment
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I agree, I think Hopkins will win, though people who haven't seen Howard will be surprised how competitive he makes it.
I've got money (and points) on Howard though.Comment
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B-Hop by Ko in 9.Comment
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Originally posted by louscapps
Just because he lost a MD to Joppy doesnt mean he wont give Nard a fight. I havent seen the fight, but I know is that he should be coming in to fight Nard in top condition and anything can happen.Comment
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Yeah, I do disagree about considering form with fighters... look at Ali/Foreman/Frazier.
However, while it can give an indication - such as Lennox's and Tyson's respective battles with Holyfield - you could just as easily point to Tyson demolishing Bruno and Lennox having troubles with him.Comment
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